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VERMILLION DEALS WITH WASTEWATER ISSUES
THE CITY OF VERMILLION IN SOUTH DAKOTA CONTINUES TO DEAL WITH A WASTEWATER CRISIS AND THE MAYOR IS ASKING FOR RESIDENTS TO HELP OUT. THE RECENT FLOODING DESTROYED THREE PIPES THAT CARRY WASTEWATER TO TREATMENT PLANTS AND THAT MEANS WATER THAT’S BEING USED TO FLUSH TOILETS, BATHE OR DO LAUNDRY IS GOING INTO THE VERMILLION RIVER.
Swigart suspended for 30 days following offensive comments
Nicole Swigart, Rapid City Area Schools superintendent, has been placed on leave following offensive comments she made during an Office of Civil Rights investigation, the School Board announced Monday. The RCAS Board of Education placed Swigart on a 30-day leave and required her to complete cultural competency training to work...
Crops Look Good But Need Hot Days
After a dryer winter, the rains came on pretty steadily this spring. Area farmers pushed through and most got their crop planted throughout Journal Country. As the Fourth of July dawns, most producers are in a solid place though hoping for some warmer weather. According to the South Dakota Crop...
Terex holds training event at Lake Area Tech
Terex Utilities held its 39th annual Service School at Lake Area Technical College in Watertown in June for 56 participants from across the U.S. and Canada. The service school provides a hands-on experience that helps equipment technicians understand more on inspecting, maintaining, troubleshooting, servicing and operating equipment. This year, the...
You have to see this charming two-story cabin for sale in Lead
LEAD, S.D. - Discover this charming two-story cabin in the secluded Bellefish 1 subdivision on 3.09 acres! Embrace the wrap-around patio and expansive windows offering stunning views of the surrounding trees and hills. The main level features two bedrooms, one bathroom, and convenient laundry facilities. Upstairs, find two more bedrooms,...
Off and on rainfall through the rest of the 4th
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) -- A First Alert Weather Day continues across the region as we continue to monitor scattered showers and thunderstorms. Most of the rain does look to clear out before the professional fireworks shows begin tonight, but some isolated showers will linger in the eastern parts of the area. Make sure you stay with your First Alert Weather Team for the latest updates on the rain chances as we head into this evening.
William Shatner to headline Law Enforcement Appreciation Dinner
Television and film legend William Shatner will visit South Dakota for the first time and headline the 43rd annual Law Enforcement Appreciation Dinner and Children’s Charity Fundraiser this fall. The event will be Oct. 30 in a new venue — the Sioux Falls Convention Center — allowing for a...
Food programs tackling hunger in Rapid City
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - According to Feeding South Dakota, 106,000 people in the state lack consistent access to food. Rapid City has more than 20 different locations in which people can receive a meal or bundles of food to help fight against food insecurity, one of which is the Salvation Army.
Pilots prepare for Fourth of July Celebrations
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - Captain Garrett Loitz jumped at the opportunity to participate in the Fourth of July flyovers. “Oh, I am so excited. As soon as I saw it come across the schedule I knew I had to be a part of it,” Loitz said. Loitz has...
C&B Open golf tourney results
The C&B Open was held Sunday, June 23 at the Gettysburg Country Club with 19 teams participating. Following are the results from the day on the links. Women’s Championship Flight. 1st Karen Smith, Lauren Wittler, and Jess Deslauriers. 2nd Deb Osier, Connie Soper, and Vicki Fischer. 3rd Dawn Hinckley,...
Mitchell baseball leader happy with plea agreements
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) – The Mitchell Baseball Association said it is happy with the recent plea agreements for the six baseball players charged with rape. The players were members of the American Legion baseball team when the alleged incident happened. Tim Smith, a media representative and board member...
New laws on ID, birth certificates help homeless
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — A pair of new laws that took effect Monday allow those experiencing homelessness the opportunity to get a state-issued non-driver’s ID card and a birth certificate free of charge. Julie Becker, CEO of the St. Francis House, advocated for the bill during the...
Denied: Proposed Indoor Storage Facility Faces Opposition in Watertown Planning Commission Meeting
{KXLG – Watertown, SD} The Watertown Planning Commission meeting centered around a proposed amendment to the zoning ordinance that would permit indoor climate-controlled storage facilities within the BP Business Park District, specifically at the former Verifications Inc. building at 1425 Mickelson Drive. This district holds significance as the “Gateway” to the community and sits directly behind the Redlin Art Center. The BP District is governed by established covenants dictating design features and land-use limitations.
Yankton 4th of July Weekend Event Schedule
Yankton is set to celebrate the 4th of July this weekend will be hosting events on the 4th and 5th. Parks and Rec Director Todd Larson says that the festivities will include the first Music at the Meridian of the year. The night will conclude with fireworks over the Meridian...
McCormick ready for first season in the NFL
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Sioux Falls native and former SDSU offensive lineman Mason McCormick is gearing up for his rookie season in the NFL. The 6’5 lineman is just a few weeks away from his first training camp with the Pittsburgh Steelers. The All-American was selected in the fourth round of last spring’s NFL […]
Jackpine Gypsies MC 2024 Rally Schedule
Jackpine Gypsies MC has released its schedule of racing events for the 84th annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, which kicks off on August 2 and runs until the 11th. The Jackpine Gypsies MC is one of the oldest AMA-chartered off-road clubs. Founded in 1936 and chartered in 1937, the following year, on August 14, 1938, the club joined with the City of Sturgis to hold a local rally over a three-day period in August, featuring a Half-Mile dirt-track race.
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